Topic: P-12

Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Massachusetts

files January 30, 2024 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D., Hector Biaggi

These resources are designed to help advocates, educators, and policymakers compare best practices and make informed decisions at the state level on advanced coursework for students.

Testimony of Denise Forte Before the House Oversight and Accountability’s Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee

January 29, 2024 by Denise Forte

In a congressional testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of federal pandemic relief funds ending.

Rigor and Representation in Children’s Books Foster a Love of Reading

article-cropped January 24, 2024 by William Rodick, Ph.D.

Students are more engaged when they see people like themselves in school materials. Representation matters in teaching kids to read.

The Literacy Crisis in the U.S. is Deeply Concerning—and Totally Preventable

article-cropped January 17, 2024 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

Literacy is one of the major civil rights issues of our time. Our children’s future—and our nation’s democracy—depends on us addressing this crisis now.

As Term Ends, Elected HISD Trustee Likes What She’s Seen of the Reforms

newspaper January 04, 2024 by Judith Cruz

I’m wrapping up my term as a Houston ISD trustee, one elected before the pandemic, before the state took over the school district, and before Mike Miles became superintendent.

Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Kentucky

files December 13, 2023 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D., Hector Biaggi

This brief provides data analyses and a scan of policies and practices for advocates, educators, and policymakers who are leading the work to increase access to advanced coursework for Black and Latino students.

Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Washington

files December 12, 2023 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D., Hector Biaggi

This brief provides data analyses and a scan of policies and practices in Washington for advocates, educators, and policymakers who are leading the work at the state level to increase access to advanced coursework for Black and Latino students.

Despite Showing Aptitude, Black, Latino, and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Are Denied Access to Advanced Math Courses

newspaper December 07, 2023 by EdTrust

According to new research from EdTrust and Just Equations, high-performing Black, Latino, and students from low-income backgrounds aren’t given the same access as their more affluent or White peers, despite showing aptitude that they are ready for advanced math courses.